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Virgin Mary statue pulled down, beheaded
The Rev. Edwin Creary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help said he discovered the headless statue of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus on the ground when he got to the church Friday.
"I'm saddened that someone would come and, whether they share our belief or not, that they would come on our property and just destroy something. It is a work of art, and a work of beauty and devotion," Creary said.
The statue's dedication took place at the church in 1953, WMC-TV, Memphis, reported.
Insurance investigators said they believe the statue was pulled down by a rope tied to a car early Friday.
It required eight church members to put back a smaller statue that was also knocked down on church grounds, WMC said.
Copyright 2008 by United Press International.
This news arrived on: 06/20/2008
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07-03-2008 19:57
Colin wrote:
Statues
Is this moslem joking ? Who would do that ?? It is nonsense... I don't believe it for a second.
06-23-2008 13:57
normajun wrote:
destroying church property
This is vandalism, in the first place!It's a violation of the law, as a citizen.
Their motive comes in secondary, only.That's God's territory.As christians, or catholics, we leave moral punishments in God's hands, for He rewards the good and punishes the wicked.We forgive sinners like us, and pray for them.Wer believe that in God's time, we will all see the true light, that will unite us in peace and harmony, so we can attain heaven, in our eternal life, Amen!
Their motive comes in secondary, only.That's God's territory.As christians, or catholics, we leave moral punishments in God's hands, for He rewards the good and punishes the wicked.We forgive sinners like us, and pray for them.Wer believe that in God's time, we will all see the true light, that will unite us in peace and harmony, so we can attain heaven, in our eternal life, Amen!
06-20-2008 22:15
wrote:
Statue
The statue was nothing more then cold stone. Read Deut5:8-9
06-20-2008 22:05
william wrote:
not idolitry
Who ever did this is a coward and very evil! anyone who calls having a statue of the blessed mother of GOD idolitry doesnt know church history! Nor do they understand scripture! The point of this is that it is sad that anyone who harms a church or synagoue. These people are so under the infulence of the evil one! God help us all!
06-20-2008 19:21
Ruba wrote:
Idols
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